Archive · 21 Jul 2026
RPF Cracks Down on Ticket Touting
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been working hard to stop people from selling fake train tickets.
Over five years, they caught 1,676 cases and took away tickets worth ₹10.5 crore.
They also arrested many touts and agents.
The most cases were in 2024.
Some railway workers were also involved, but not many.
The RPF says people should only buy tickets from official places to help stop this illegal business.
RPF registered 1,676 cases of ticket touting between 2022 and June 2026.
Seized tickets worth ₹10.5 crore, including JCR tickets and e-tickets.
Arrested 1,696 touts and agents, with a peak of 502 cases in 2024.
Seven railway employees were arrested for involvement in the racket.
Activist Anil Galgali urges public cooperation to curb illegal ticket trade.
- Who
- Railway Protection Force (RPF), Ticket Touts, Agents, Railway Employees
- What
- Crackdown on illegal railway ticket touting
- When
- Between 2022 and June 2026
- Where
- Across India
- Why
- To curb illegal ticket booking networks and protect passengers from fraud
RPF's Anti-Touting Efforts
Persistent Ticket Touting
Effectiveness of RPF Operations
RPF's Anti-Touting Efforts
The RPF has successfully registered 1,676 cases and seized tickets worth ₹10.5 crore, demonstrating a strong crackdown on ticket touting.
Persistent Ticket Touting
Despite the RPF's efforts, ticket touting continues to be a significant issue, with 110 cases already registered in 2026.
Public Cooperation
RPF's Anti-Touting Efforts
Public cooperation is essential to curb the illegal trade, as urged by activist Anil Galgali.
Persistent Ticket Touting
The persistence of ticket touting suggests that public cooperation may not be sufficient to completely eliminate the problem.
- Total Cases Registered
- 1,676
- Total Tickets Seized
- ₹10.5 crore
- Total Arrests (Touts and Agents)
- 1,696
- Peak Year for Cases
- 2024 (502 cases)
- Railway Employees Arrested
- 7